{"product_id":"9783662511961","title":"Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCurrent Topics in Microbiology and Immunology\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBoehm, Thomas; Takahama, Yousuke\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thymus is an evolutionarily ancient primary lymphoid organ common to all vertebrates in which T cell development takes place. Failing thymus function is associated with immunodeficiency and\/or autoimmunity. In this volume, leading experts provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in thymopoiesis research. The chapters cover the development of the thymic epithelial microenvironment, address the formation of a diverse and self-tolerant repertoire of T cell receptors as the basis for cellular immunity, discuss the mechanisms by which progenitor cells colonize the thymus and detail the molecular basis for T lineage decisions. The reviews illustrate the important role of the multifaceted process of thymopoiesis for adaptive immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-08-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783662511961\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-642-40252-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 132\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Berlin Heidelberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47661486637196,"sku":"9783662511961","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783662511961.jpg?v=1776431855","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783662511961","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}